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ludek
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Wacom tablet

Post by ludek »

Hi,

I'm unable to run wacom tablet. I've tried to install "linuxwacom" from:
http://slackbuilds.org/
and from http://www.slacky.eu
but still not working. I run it in Zenwalk and in Slackware 13 without problems.
I've tried this solution too:
My Wacom tablet took a bit more work, it seems the kernel does not include the linuxwacom kernel module so I has to create the "input" directory under /lib/modules/2.6.29.6-smp/kernel/drivers/usb and copied the linuxwacom kernel module into it after installing the drivers available from linuxwacom. After making the necessary modifications to my xorg.conf and a reboot - voila! My tablet works.
http://salixos.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=84
But no result.

Can anybody help me? Thanks.
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Re: Wacom tablet

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Are you using th 13.0 RC1? If so please use 13.0.1 instead ;) All i can tell you about your problem is: If it works in Slackware 13.0 is has to work in Salix, too. We are using the same kernel and the same xorg.
Perhaps something else is missing?
Are you using a xorg.conf?
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Re: Wacom tablet

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Try removing file /etc/hal/fdi/policy/11-x11-synaptics.fdi. It was causing some trouble with some touchpads and has been removed from 13.0.1, maybe it's causing similar trouble with wacom tablets.
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Re: Wacom tablet

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I've reinstalled the system. It's 13.0.1 now. But the problem remains...

Wacdump find a wacom tablet on: /dev/input/event5 But there wacdump ends. It indicates no movement of stylus.

Has anybody really tried the wacom tablet on Salix OS ? I need your help. I use only tablet, no mouse.

Thanks.
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Re: Wacom tablet

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Maybe some tips here : http://wiki.gimpforum.de/wiki/Wacom_Linux_Installation
But it is in German :(

Thenktor, you can maybe translate :P

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Akuna
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Re: Wacom tablet

Post by Akuna »

Or this one in English?
http://linuxwacom.sourceforge.net/index.php/howto/all

Sorry if this is meager but it is difficult to help you in a better way not having a Wacom tablet personnally. But indeed it is very strange that it works on Slackware 13.0 & not in Salix... It will be most useful to eventually find out why.
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Re: Wacom tablet

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If it works in slackware, it should work in salix, provided you have the same config files. There might be a package you have installed in slackware, but not in salix, but I don't think so.
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Re: Wacom tablet

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The problem is the kernel version. I've an old computer (no dual-core). There is an error message after the boot - usbhid. I'm unable to load a usbhid module. This is why wacdump indicates the wacom tablet but no movement. I've tried to reinstall kernel (huge only) but after I was unable to reinstall my video driver.

Sorry, but I think it's not good idea to have only SMP install version.
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Re: Wacom tablet

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I dont have a dual core cpu, but I have not yet seen any error on USB...
probably something different :!: :?:
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Re: Wacom tablet

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ludek wrote:The problem is the kernel version. I've an old computer (no dual-core). There is an error message after the boot - usbhid. I'm unable to load a usbhid module. This is why wacdump indicates the wacom tablet but no movement. I've tried to reinstall kernel (huge only) but after I was unable to reinstall my video driver.

Sorry, but I think it's not good idea to have only SMP install version.
So, install whatever kernel you like. Noone stops you. What kernel are you using in slackware? Use the same.
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